Supply Planner

IDEX Corporation•Brenham, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Planner develops and maintains supply plans that meet customer demand while balancing inventory investment, manufacturing capacity, and operational efficiency. The role turns demand requirements into executable supply and production plans using ERP and planning systems, working with Manufacturing, Procurement, Demand Planning, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Commercial teams to optimize product availability, minimize supply risks, and maintain service levels. It offers the opportunity to develop end-to-end supply chain planning expertise and progress within the PPE planning organization. The position is based at the Brenham, Texas plant. The ideal candidate is within commuting distance; relocation is not offered. Occasional travel to other PPE locations, suppliers, customers, and company meetings may be required as business needs require.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Materials Planning, Inventory Planning, or Supply Chain operations.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field is listed as preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JD Edwards (JDE).
Experience using Power BI or other analytical/reporting tools.
Knowledge of SIOP/S&OP planning processes.
Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP), or willingness to pursue certification.
Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly supply plans to meet customer demand and business objectives.
Translate demand forecasts, customer orders, inventory positions, and capacity constraints into actionable production requirements.
Align supply plans with inventory targets and operational capabilities, and adjust plans as demand, supply constraints, or manufacturing priorities change.
Generate and manage production schedules and work orders through JD Edwards (JDE) and related planning systems.
Coordinate milling, extrusion, and finished-goods production requirements to support customer deliveries.
Work with manufacturing teams to support schedule adherence and efficient resource utilization; assist with recovery planning and schedule adjustments when disruptions occur.
Monitor inventory to support product availability while minimizing excess inventory and working capital; identify shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence risks and recommend actions.
Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and data governance initiatives.
Identify material, capacity, and supply risks; collaborate with Procurement and Manufacturing to resolve shortages, escalate critical risks, recommend solutions, and support continuity and contingency planning.
Monitor planning performance and report supply chain KPIs; analyze root causes of supply, inventory, or service issues and recommend corrective actions.
Develop reports and insights for decision-making and maintain accurate planning master data, planning parameters, and ERP records.
Support planning process enhancements, system optimization, inventory optimization, planning efficiency, automation, and data quality improvements.
Contribute ideas and support implementation of best practices to improve customer service, operational efficiency, and planning accuracy.
Partner with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, Warehousing, and Commercial teams to execute plans; communicate supply plans, inventory risks, and service challenges clearly and promptly.
Participate in Supply Planning and SIOP reviews as required and build cross-functional working relationships.
Maintain supply plans and production schedules, support product availability and customer service, optimize inventory, ensure work order and planning system accuracy, mitigate supply risks, support plan adherence and process compliance, and communicate planning issues and corrective actions in a timely manner.